Practice Lead - Azure App/Dev/Azure Infra/DevOps

Execution Excellence

1) Should be well-versed with all customer technologies landscape.

2) Should drive, track, and assure technical quality assurance process is followed for all the development, infrastructure, and assessment projects.

3) Should conduct regular review with the Architects of the project to ensure smooth Technical delivery.

4) Should work with the Resource Management team in identifying the technical team for starting a new project/ executing existing project.

5) Should identify skills required for the technical team to perform well in their roles and collaborate with Learning & Development team to upskill them.

6) Should own and work with the Delivery team on GO-GREEN plan for any RED/AMBER projects due to Technical Quality.

7) Should adhere to delivery processes.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Degree in Computer Science or related stream from a reputable institution.

2. 18+ years of total IT experience with at least 10 years in software application development, 5 years in application / solution architecture and 3 years in technology practice development.

3. Strong experience working in an Onsite-Offshore model.

4. Technical proficiency in Microsoft platform during the initial stage of the career preferred.

5. Superior problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, influencing, communicating, and consulting skills, team/interpersonal skills.

6. Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.

7. Strong organizational skills; works well under pressure and with minimal supervision.

8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

REQUIRED COMPETENCY:

1. Leadership Skills - Should empower team members by providing opportunities to contribute their ideas and put them into practice. Should drive the creativity of the team leading to higher employee engagement and productivity. Should focus on bigger picture and evolve your vision.

2. Strategic Thinking - Should be able to think strategically, analyze data and present various options to application development and architecture team members, senior management, and executive level with respect to the future of Information Technology and the alignment of Mission and Vision.

3. Adaptive roles - Should be able to adapt according to the needs as a leader or a team player.

4. Social Skills - Should be able to have a meaningful conversation and work collaboratively across departments in the organization.

5. Taking Ownership - Should be able to anticipate, articulate and take ownership of concerns from customers and practice teams and track them to closure.

6. Focus - Should be able to provide the clarity necessary to make decisions that support the goals and responsibilities.

7. Passion - Should be able to create connection between teammates and ignite passion in them.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS:

1. Any technical certification in Azure or AWS.